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Review of the industry - week 25/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

03/02/2025 – Reuse and recycle

Reuse and recycle

Boss launches Eightyards

German fashion company Hugo Boss AG (PLC) establishes an independent company called Eightyards, which specializes in the recycling and reuse of the surplus ... von Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

The two-day Textile Filter symposium will take place in Chemnitz on 11 and 12 March 2025. © STFI

31/01/2025 – 17th Textile Filter Symposium

17th Textile Filter Symposium

New impetus in filter media development

The STFI is inviting experts to the “Textile Filter” symposium in Chemnitz, Germany, on 11 and 12 March 2025, to intensify cooperation between research ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair will feature robust international exhibitor participation, region pavilions and zones from India, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as the inaugural European Zone. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Eurasian textile leaders gather at VIATT 2025

Scheduled for 26–28 February, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair will leverage Vietnam’s position as a leading textile and ... By Editorial staff

More than 1,200 weavers and garment makers are expected in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the exhibition centre for this first edition in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in February

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from 10 to 12 February. There will be a number of innovations both in terms of the products on offer and ... By Editorial staff

The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT

30/01/2025 – Research project

Research project

Biodegradable geotextiles for securing banks

In the joint research project “Bioshoreline” researchers developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials that serves as a temporary ... By Sibylle Michel

Tencel Lyocell enhances the fabric by adding softness and effective moisture control, which supports a balanced microclimate. © Suedwolle Group

29/01/2025 – Home textile fabrics

Home textile fabrics

Suedwolle Group launches Innovation Hub Story

Suedwolle Group recently collaborated with Lenzing AG and Culp Home Fashions to develop a new range of home textile fabrics combining wool and Tencel ... By Jasmin Deschner

Techtextil 2026 concentrates Textile Chemicals & Dyes in a separate product segment for the first time. © Messe Frankfurt

28/01/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 4/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg